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Council recommends 10-year ambulance service contract

Wednesday, April 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingTwo committees of the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday recommended that the city offer a new 10-year contract to Emergency Ambulance Service Inc. (EASI) replacing the current five-year contract which has three years remaining on it.The Public Safety and Public Health... Read More.

COVID-19 total at Cummins now 670, expected to increase

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn additional 262 cases of Corona virus have been reported at Cummins Prison in the past 24 hours and State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith said Tuesday more may be added as some results of tests at the prison have not come... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. says domestic violence cases have increased during COVID-19 situation

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingReports that more than 600 inmates at the Department of Corrections Cummins Unit have tested positive for the Corona virus has affected the operation of jails across the state, including the jails in Jefferson County.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday,... Read More.

Mayor Washington says city revenue is good for about 10 months due to savings

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on not only the health of county and county residents, it’s also taking a toll on revenue to operate vital services.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg and Will Tuesday morning,... Read More.

City Council makes history with virtual meeting

Monday, April 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff City Council made history Monday night when they held their first virtual meeting ever.Mayor Shirley Washington was in her office as were City Attorney Althea Hadden-Scott and Assistant City Attorney Joe Childers but City Clerk Loretta Whitfleld and the... Read More.

600 plus test positive for COVID-19 at Cummins Prison

Monday, April 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingMore than 600 inmates at Cummins Prison near Grady have tested positive for the Corona virus, according to state Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith.During the governor’s daily press update on COVOD-19, Smith said most of those who have been test did not... Read More.

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Governor announces $10 million grant for rural hospitals

Saturday, April 18 by Ray King

By Ray KingGovernor Asa Hutchinson on Saturday announced that the state will provide $10 million to assist rural hospitals who are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.At his daily press conference, the governor said the funds will go to 27 different rural hospitals in... Read More.

Two killed, four hurt in Bradley County accident

Saturday, April 18 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident in Bradley County Friday resulted in the death of two men and injuries to four others.According to a preliminary report, Juan Manuel Medina, 40, and Cesar Figuerao-Gutirrez, 35, both of Warren were passengers in a 1993 Ford Van driven by Fidel... Read More.

State sets May 4 as date to begin lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Friday, April 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas has set May 4 as the day as the target date for lifting some restrictions put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.At his daily press conference Friday, the Governor said a report from his Post-Peak... Read More.

PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant says crime is down in Pine Bluff

Friday, April 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said Friday that after the storm hit Sunday night, his first job was to access where trees had fallen across roadways and onto houses, and make sure there were no people trapped inside.Appearing on the Oldies... Read More.

UAM, high schools plan to honor seniors

Friday, April 17 by Ray King

The University of Arkansas at Monticello and two Drew County High Schools are joining together to honor high school and college seniors whose graduations, proms and spring sports were halted by the Corona virus.According to the Advance-Monticellonian, UAM, Monticello High School and Drew Central... Read More.